Welcome to this weeks review of Aew: Dark, which once again emanates from Aew Universal and features a whopping 13 matches – including the second outing for Bear Country this week, obviously building to Bear Bronson’s one-on-one match against Hook on this weeks Rampage. With Excalibur and Taz on comentary Jones as usual, let’s get to the review!
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
Match #1: Gunn Club def. Lee Johnson & Brock Anderson
My Thoughts: I have my issues with the Gunn Club, especially when they turned heel, but I have to give them credit here – they looked really good and made Anderson and Johnson look good too. This one was a real back and forth, so much so that you really couldn’t judge who wa going to win this one. The heels stole it (literally), which is a good thing as that leads to a possible rematch/feud going forward.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Abadon def.
- 12/22/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this double-sized review of All Elite Wrestling Dark, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have longer matches and longer shows, so this ought to be much better than the past few weeks.
February 4th 2020 Match #1: Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt) defeated Sonny Kiss & Brandon Cutler
My Opinion: 3.3 out of 5 – This was a fun burst of action that had as many colors woven into it as a bowl of Fruit Loops at the Gay Pride Parade. Everybody worked well together and kept the pace up near where it always needed to be. This wasn’t long enough for my taste, but it was good enough for that same taste.
Match #2: Hikaru Shida defeated Mel
My Opinion: 1.6 out of 5 – You can just skip this s—. The wrestling didn’t get very far in quality and made me doubt what I’d do for a Klondike bar.
February 4th 2020 Match #1: Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt) defeated Sonny Kiss & Brandon Cutler
My Opinion: 3.3 out of 5 – This was a fun burst of action that had as many colors woven into it as a bowl of Fruit Loops at the Gay Pride Parade. Everybody worked well together and kept the pace up near where it always needed to be. This wasn’t long enough for my taste, but it was good enough for that same taste.
Match #2: Hikaru Shida defeated Mel
My Opinion: 1.6 out of 5 – You can just skip this s—. The wrestling didn’t get very far in quality and made me doubt what I’d do for a Klondike bar.
- 2/16/2020
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we’ve got a Cruiserweight Title match in the main event. Let’s get right into the action, damn it!
Match #1: Kalisto (w/ Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) versus Tony Nese (w/ Buddy Murphy) ended by No Contest The following is courtesy of WWE.com:
Despite losing to Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher, the trio of Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado looked to keep The Lucha House Party going as Kalisto battled Tony Nese in singles competition. However, The Premier Athlete didn’t come alone, as his friend and training partner Buddy Murphy accompanied him to the ring.
As the match got underway, Kalisto avoided Nese’s advances before a frustrated Nese asserted his own strength and agility, leading to an early stalemate. After both Superstars showed off what they are capable of,...
Match #1: Kalisto (w/ Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) versus Tony Nese (w/ Buddy Murphy) ended by No Contest The following is courtesy of WWE.com:
Despite losing to Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and Gentleman Jack Gallagher, the trio of Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado looked to keep The Lucha House Party going as Kalisto battled Tony Nese in singles competition. However, The Premier Athlete didn’t come alone, as his friend and training partner Buddy Murphy accompanied him to the ring.
As the match got underway, Kalisto avoided Nese’s advances before a frustrated Nese asserted his own strength and agility, leading to an early stalemate. After both Superstars showed off what they are capable of,...
- 7/12/2018
- by Nathan Favel
- Nerdly
After a challenging 2012, the lines have been drawn and the troops are in position for the 2013 radio year. Colin Delaney looks across the country at the old and new faces and the biggest fights on the cards in the battle for the ratings win.
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
2012 was a tumultuous year for Australia’s radio industry. Marred by several well-publicised incidents, the reputations and standing of talent, management and key brands in the space took a beating, as did the image of the medium as a whole.
But the stage is now set for the battle of 2013 after the ratings season begins on January 20 and those in the industry Encore spoke to are hopeful the coming 12 months will see a turnaround with a number of new additions to the talent lineup and the return of many industry veterans. Um CEO Mat Baxter believes one show in particular will be a major game changer...
- 2/6/2013
- by mumbrellahouse
- Encore Magazine
Nalbandian: Industry is destroying itself
One of Australia’s best known post-production companies is to change its strategy for the “over serviced” advertising sector.
Zareh Nalbandian, CEO of Animal Logic, which last year acquired the assets of fellow independent post house Fuel, told Mumbrella that Fuel was re-examining its commercial strategy and would be less likely to chase low margin advertising work.
Nalbandian told Mumbrella: “I do feel like the advertising post production business is over-serviced and competitive to the point of destroying itself. It’s the nature of the business worldwide but particularly in Australia. It’s become par for the course but it’s not the way to retain talent.”
“We want to maintain the highest standards which both Fuel and Animal Logic have been known for. We’ll be aggressive in the business as you have to be but not to the point where we’ll self-destruct.
One of Australia’s best known post-production companies is to change its strategy for the “over serviced” advertising sector.
Zareh Nalbandian, CEO of Animal Logic, which last year acquired the assets of fellow independent post house Fuel, told Mumbrella that Fuel was re-examining its commercial strategy and would be less likely to chase low margin advertising work.
Nalbandian told Mumbrella: “I do feel like the advertising post production business is over-serviced and competitive to the point of destroying itself. It’s the nature of the business worldwide but particularly in Australia. It’s become par for the course but it’s not the way to retain talent.”
“We want to maintain the highest standards which both Fuel and Animal Logic have been known for. We’ll be aggressive in the business as you have to be but not to the point where we’ll self-destruct.
- 2/4/2013
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
John Mescall: Now McCann’s national Ecd
Creative agency McCann has merged its Sydney and Melbourne creative operations with John Mescall leading the team as national executive creative director.
The move follows the departure of McCann Sydney’s Ecd Oliver Maisey, who left the agency in November.
The restructure comes amidst speculation that the agency is set to lose key Melbourne client Holden.
Mescall, previously Melbourne based, will now spend two to three days a week in Sydney.
Mescall joined from Smart agency in September 2011 following a reverse takeover by McCann which also saw Smart’s CEO Ben Lilley take the helm from Chris Mort, McCann’s then CEO and chairman.
Mescall said the restructure was not directly linked to Maisey’s departure. “Ollie left for personal reasons and when we were deciding what to do with that position, it fell into place that the best thing for us...
Creative agency McCann has merged its Sydney and Melbourne creative operations with John Mescall leading the team as national executive creative director.
The move follows the departure of McCann Sydney’s Ecd Oliver Maisey, who left the agency in November.
The restructure comes amidst speculation that the agency is set to lose key Melbourne client Holden.
Mescall, previously Melbourne based, will now spend two to three days a week in Sydney.
Mescall joined from Smart agency in September 2011 following a reverse takeover by McCann which also saw Smart’s CEO Ben Lilley take the helm from Chris Mort, McCann’s then CEO and chairman.
Mescall said the restructure was not directly linked to Maisey’s departure. “Ollie left for personal reasons and when we were deciding what to do with that position, it fell into place that the best thing for us...
- 1/31/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
From horror to doco, Colin Delaney speaks to five film-makers about their feature length debut.
Director Kevin Smith famously funded his first film, Clerks, by selling off his prized comic book collection. Pedro Almodovar’s first foray into features was so technically flawed, he reportedly put it down to personal style. And finishing Hard Eight was a baptism of fire, according to Paul Thomas Anderson, who has been quoted as saying: “I learned all the lessons I needed to learn on the first film about protecting myself and how to keep a lock on the editing room door.” Such are the trials and trade offs of film-makers when it comes to making their first feature.
The reality, according to Screen Australia, is that between 1970 and 2011, approximately 70 per cent of first-time producers, directors and writers didn’t go on to make a second film. Martha Coleman, head of development at Screen Australia,...
Director Kevin Smith famously funded his first film, Clerks, by selling off his prized comic book collection. Pedro Almodovar’s first foray into features was so technically flawed, he reportedly put it down to personal style. And finishing Hard Eight was a baptism of fire, according to Paul Thomas Anderson, who has been quoted as saying: “I learned all the lessons I needed to learn on the first film about protecting myself and how to keep a lock on the editing room door.” Such are the trials and trade offs of film-makers when it comes to making their first feature.
The reality, according to Screen Australia, is that between 1970 and 2011, approximately 70 per cent of first-time producers, directors and writers didn’t go on to make a second film. Martha Coleman, head of development at Screen Australia,...
- 12/19/2012
- by Luke
- Encore Magazine
While most brands that create a bad ad will learn from their mistakes, there is one company where making crap commercials is on brand.
So notoriously terrible is the ‘creative’ work of Rivers department store, they have an online hate group in the I Hate Rivers Ads Facebook page which has over 150,000 fans.
But could so many haters be wrong? We think so. Here at Mumbrella House these ads are a guilty pleasure.
They gain cut-through using a death metal soundtrack vs the muzac of more vasoline-lensed ads.
They are the 15-second equivalent of so-bad-its-good films like Sharktopus or The English Patient. As the snobby art critic said of ‘The Kramer’ painting in Seinfeld: “He’s a loathsome offensive brute, yet I can’t look away!”
With that in mind, here are seven magnificent Rivers commercials:
7. Hyphy was a musical sub-genre derived from the Bay Area of San Francisco. To...
So notoriously terrible is the ‘creative’ work of Rivers department store, they have an online hate group in the I Hate Rivers Ads Facebook page which has over 150,000 fans.
But could so many haters be wrong? We think so. Here at Mumbrella House these ads are a guilty pleasure.
They gain cut-through using a death metal soundtrack vs the muzac of more vasoline-lensed ads.
They are the 15-second equivalent of so-bad-its-good films like Sharktopus or The English Patient. As the snobby art critic said of ‘The Kramer’ painting in Seinfeld: “He’s a loathsome offensive brute, yet I can’t look away!”
With that in mind, here are seven magnificent Rivers commercials:
7. Hyphy was a musical sub-genre derived from the Bay Area of San Francisco. To...
- 11/28/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
With James Bond movie Skyfall opening in Australia in a fortnight’s time, Colin Delaney celebrates the brand marketing bonanza that accompanies the franchise.
‘Dangerously sophisticated’ may not be the most obvious way to describe a man’s fragrance, but when attached to the brand that is James Bond, it’s somehow acceptable.
Riding James Bond’s Tom Ford-designed coat tails into Skyfall, are numerous products cashing in on the most famous secret agent’s personal statement through product placement, brand alignment and some hefty PR. Here’s the top ten:
Arguably the biggest contradiction in Bond’s tastes is Heineken’s buy in. Rumoured to be a £30-45m deal, a fifth of the film’s budget, the Dutch beer company has usurped Bond’s Martini with a global campaign.
Remember Vesper Lynd’s sighting of the Omega in Casino Royal? It was blatant but forgivable after the Bond...
‘Dangerously sophisticated’ may not be the most obvious way to describe a man’s fragrance, but when attached to the brand that is James Bond, it’s somehow acceptable.
Riding James Bond’s Tom Ford-designed coat tails into Skyfall, are numerous products cashing in on the most famous secret agent’s personal statement through product placement, brand alignment and some hefty PR. Here’s the top ten:
Arguably the biggest contradiction in Bond’s tastes is Heineken’s buy in. Rumoured to be a £30-45m deal, a fifth of the film’s budget, the Dutch beer company has usurped Bond’s Martini with a global campaign.
Remember Vesper Lynd’s sighting of the Omega in Casino Royal? It was blatant but forgivable after the Bond...
- 11/9/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Eleven is to broadcast a re-edited 90 minute version of its comedy series Micro Nation which it has been broadcasting as 15 five minute episodes.
The locally produced sitcom will go out on Sunday 4 November at 10.30pm. The series has been airing Monday to Friday immediately before Neighbours on Ten’s digital channel Eleven. Apart from Neighbours, Micro Nation has consistently been the highest rating program for the channel.
Produced by production company Freehand, the show’s head writer and director Andrew Garrick, who is now a development executive at Ten, told Mumbrella that he hoped the show would lead the way in the use of digital channels as an ‘off-Broadway’ breeding ground for the main commercial channels.
Garrick told Mumbrella’s Colin Delaney: “The leadership at Channel Ten are being brave by letting us do this and the idea of an off-Broadway digital channel where you can test out some...
The locally produced sitcom will go out on Sunday 4 November at 10.30pm. The series has been airing Monday to Friday immediately before Neighbours on Ten’s digital channel Eleven. Apart from Neighbours, Micro Nation has consistently been the highest rating program for the channel.
Produced by production company Freehand, the show’s head writer and director Andrew Garrick, who is now a development executive at Ten, told Mumbrella that he hoped the show would lead the way in the use of digital channels as an ‘off-Broadway’ breeding ground for the main commercial channels.
Garrick told Mumbrella’s Colin Delaney: “The leadership at Channel Ten are being brave by letting us do this and the idea of an off-Broadway digital channel where you can test out some...
- 10/22/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Films can rely on marketing for a strong opening weekend, but success or failure at the box office is ultimately about word of mouth, says one of Australia’s leading directors.
Pj Hogan, whose film Mental, starring Toni Collette, opens today at the box office told Mumbrella’s Colin Delaney: “Australians, when they chose to go to watch an Australian movie, it’s completely about word of mouth – marketing will only get you an opening weekend.”
“If you’ve got the goods and the distributor allows enough time for the film to build, they’ll show up,” he said.
Hogan said of Australian cinema audiences: “I can’t pretend to be knowledgeable about why Australians don’t go to see Australian films. I tell you what I have noticed – they either turn up in droves or they don’t turn out at all.”
“When I left the country it...
Pj Hogan, whose film Mental, starring Toni Collette, opens today at the box office told Mumbrella’s Colin Delaney: “Australians, when they chose to go to watch an Australian movie, it’s completely about word of mouth – marketing will only get you an opening weekend.”
“If you’ve got the goods and the distributor allows enough time for the film to build, they’ll show up,” he said.
Hogan said of Australian cinema audiences: “I can’t pretend to be knowledgeable about why Australians don’t go to see Australian films. I tell you what I have noticed – they either turn up in droves or they don’t turn out at all.”
“When I left the country it...
- 10/4/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The Homo-sapien Australis or Australian male is a creature of juxtaposed qualities, yet balanced in its place in society. By no means as polished as its American counterpart but not as deceptive as the British, the Australian male is fairly average, and thus the female of the species should not over-think the Australian male.
Let commercial actor Ben Wood shed light on what makes up the archetypal Australian male:
The Australian male is a scruffy, knock-about every-man who, When finding a partner, often somehow bats above of his league.
He doesn’t always luck out with them though.
Perhaps because he is a wee-bit forgetful.
But he will clearly win the female over with his enthusiasm and passion.
And as a result, the right option to create a nest with.
Who will later set a good example for its offspring.
The Australian male is, to an extent, business-minded and entrepreneurial.
Let commercial actor Ben Wood shed light on what makes up the archetypal Australian male:
The Australian male is a scruffy, knock-about every-man who, When finding a partner, often somehow bats above of his league.
He doesn’t always luck out with them though.
Perhaps because he is a wee-bit forgetful.
But he will clearly win the female over with his enthusiasm and passion.
And as a result, the right option to create a nest with.
Who will later set a good example for its offspring.
The Australian male is, to an extent, business-minded and entrepreneurial.
- 9/4/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The radio industry came together across Australia on Friday to mark the third anniversary of the launch of digital radio. Sydney’s event took place at First Fleet Park. Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes talks to:
Commercial Radio Australia boss Joan Warner on why the uptake of digital radio three years on is more successful than she expected; Fairfax Radio CEO Adam Lang on steadying the ship after the division was withdrawn from sale, and signing off a five year strategy; Nova’s Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald “We feel like we regurgitate the same stuff every week but people seem to love it”; Eardrum’s Ralph van Dijk on future proofing the industry; Wsfm’s Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, and Today Network presenter Fifi Box on the importance of digital to the industry; Sca’s Sydney Gm Jeremy Simpson on the launch of digital station Stardust; Mix 106.5′s Claire Hooper gives...
Commercial Radio Australia boss Joan Warner on why the uptake of digital radio three years on is more successful than she expected; Fairfax Radio CEO Adam Lang on steadying the ship after the division was withdrawn from sale, and signing off a five year strategy; Nova’s Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald “We feel like we regurgitate the same stuff every week but people seem to love it”; Eardrum’s Ralph van Dijk on future proofing the industry; Wsfm’s Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, and Today Network presenter Fifi Box on the importance of digital to the industry; Sca’s Sydney Gm Jeremy Simpson on the launch of digital station Stardust; Mix 106.5′s Claire Hooper gives...
- 8/28/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Sydney radio duo Jonesy & Amanda have predicted they may take the ratings crown from 2Day FM’s Kyle & Jackie O thanks to the controversial pair being forced to play it safe as a result of restrictions imposed by the media watchdog.
In a video interview with Mumbrella, Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones – who now follow Kyle & Jackie O by less than one ratings point – said that they could overhaul them. The next set of radio ratings is due to be released tomorrow.
Earlier this year the Australian Communications and Media Authority imposed an additional licence condition on 2Day FM as a result of on air comments made by Kyle Sandilands about a News Limited journalist who he described as “a piece of shit”.
In the most recent ratings, Jonesy and Aamnda put on 0.7 ratings points, moving them up to a share of 9.7%, just behind 2Day FM’s 10.5%. Both FM shows...
In a video interview with Mumbrella, Amanda Keller and Brendan Jones – who now follow Kyle & Jackie O by less than one ratings point – said that they could overhaul them. The next set of radio ratings is due to be released tomorrow.
Earlier this year the Australian Communications and Media Authority imposed an additional licence condition on 2Day FM as a result of on air comments made by Kyle Sandilands about a News Limited journalist who he described as “a piece of shit”.
In the most recent ratings, Jonesy and Aamnda put on 0.7 ratings points, moving them up to a share of 9.7%, just behind 2Day FM’s 10.5%. Both FM shows...
- 8/6/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
In an industry where being heard above superheroes and foul-mouthed teddy bears is near impossible, and finance isn’t readily available for above the line marketing, the opportunity to exploit free platforms such as Facebook and Twitter should be grabbed with both hands by film marketers and distributors.
Unfortunately, some Australian film distributors are still struggling with the potential of social media, to turn ripples into waves of that most valued word-of-mouth and push out a little extra content to intrigue prospective fans.
Last week two Australian films opened at the box office; Not Suitable For Children, distributed by Icon Films and directed by first time feature director Peter Templeman across 42 screens nationally, and The King is Dead by local veteran Rolf de Heer, distributed by Pinnacle Films went across just four screens. Over opening weekend the films took $147,000 and $12,000 respectively.
Confidence in Australian audiences clearly wasn’t high enough to open wider,...
Unfortunately, some Australian film distributors are still struggling with the potential of social media, to turn ripples into waves of that most valued word-of-mouth and push out a little extra content to intrigue prospective fans.
Last week two Australian films opened at the box office; Not Suitable For Children, distributed by Icon Films and directed by first time feature director Peter Templeman across 42 screens nationally, and The King is Dead by local veteran Rolf de Heer, distributed by Pinnacle Films went across just four screens. Over opening weekend the films took $147,000 and $12,000 respectively.
Confidence in Australian audiences clearly wasn’t high enough to open wider,...
- 7/18/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Has an Australian filmmaker finally cracked the rarely attempted romantic comedy genre? Colin Delaney visits the set of Not Suitable for Children to find out if Oscar nominated, first time feature director Peter Templeman’s flick about testicular cancer has the balls to make it big at the box office.
A mismatched collection of twenty somethings loiter in front of a large old house in Eveleigh, south of Sydney’s Cbd. Goths, surfers, hipsters and stoners make up the group. Inside it’s shoulder-to-shoulder with revellers filling hallways and stairwells. The event is not just thrown together either – flashing lights and disco balls suggest the members of this household take their parties seriously. And the amount of drugs and alcohol circulating certainly deem the environment unsuitable for children.
Encore is on the set of Oscar-nominated Peter Templeman’s feature film debut Not Suitable For Children, starring Ryan Kwanten (True Blood,...
A mismatched collection of twenty somethings loiter in front of a large old house in Eveleigh, south of Sydney’s Cbd. Goths, surfers, hipsters and stoners make up the group. Inside it’s shoulder-to-shoulder with revellers filling hallways and stairwells. The event is not just thrown together either – flashing lights and disco balls suggest the members of this household take their parties seriously. And the amount of drugs and alcohol circulating certainly deem the environment unsuitable for children.
Encore is on the set of Oscar-nominated Peter Templeman’s feature film debut Not Suitable For Children, starring Ryan Kwanten (True Blood,...
- 7/16/2012
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
For 12 years the commercial networks have been able to claim New Zealand content in their obligations to show local drama. It’s time for that crutch to be removed, Colin Delaney argues.
With a certain layer of guilt, Australians have long claimed Kiwi talent as our own; actors Sam Neill and Russell Crowe, Crowded House’s Neil Finn, Keith Urban and perhaps in a couple of years, Paul Henry. However in TV land they’ve been able to do so completely guilt-free for 12 years. The three big commercial broadcasters, in accordance with the Australian Communications and Media Association regulations, must air a certain amount of Australian-made drama. A point system for tallying the hours of broadcast must total a minimum of 250 points a year. Different types of drama get different numbers of points per hour. The regulation is to both protect Australian culture in the media, and to create work within the production sector.
With a certain layer of guilt, Australians have long claimed Kiwi talent as our own; actors Sam Neill and Russell Crowe, Crowded House’s Neil Finn, Keith Urban and perhaps in a couple of years, Paul Henry. However in TV land they’ve been able to do so completely guilt-free for 12 years. The three big commercial broadcasters, in accordance with the Australian Communications and Media Association regulations, must air a certain amount of Australian-made drama. A point system for tallying the hours of broadcast must total a minimum of 250 points a year. Different types of drama get different numbers of points per hour. The regulation is to both protect Australian culture in the media, and to create work within the production sector.
- 6/29/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Ian Perrin, CEO of ZenithOptimedia Australia and New Zealand plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Cathie McGinn and Colin Delaney (40 mins).
Ian Perrin on ZenithOptimedia’s new direction and the fight to retain Qantas (0:49) What does Mike Morrison’s sudden exit from Ten mean? (9:03) The Fairfax saga continues (13:36) After another local flop, where is the marketing behind Australian films? (23:44) The ad agency that advertises itself (28:57) Lara Bingle on the box (33:07)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
Ian Perrin on ZenithOptimedia’s new direction and the fight to retain Qantas (0:49) What does Mike Morrison’s sudden exit from Ten mean? (9:03) The Fairfax saga continues (13:36) After another local flop, where is the marketing behind Australian films? (23:44) The ad agency that advertises itself (28:57) Lara Bingle on the box (33:07)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
- 6/15/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Ben Welsh
Paul Henry
Featuring Paul Henry, co-anchor of Ten’s Breakfast, Ben Welsh, executive creative director of M&C Saatchi plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks and Colin Delaney (56mins, 28secs). Paul Henry on TV (0:52) The frustrations of Breakfast (5:00) Does Breakfast need a Moustachegate? (8:00) The CommBank rebrand (16:00) Is New Zealand better than Australia at advertising? (31:12) Fairfax strikes over job cuts (36:13) Hungry Jack’s targets women (47:00) Lara Bingle – Ten’s big reality hope (48:48)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
Paul Henry
Featuring Paul Henry, co-anchor of Ten’s Breakfast, Ben Welsh, executive creative director of M&C Saatchi plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks and Colin Delaney (56mins, 28secs). Paul Henry on TV (0:52) The frustrations of Breakfast (5:00) Does Breakfast need a Moustachegate? (8:00) The CommBank rebrand (16:00) Is New Zealand better than Australia at advertising? (31:12) Fairfax strikes over job cuts (36:13) Hungry Jack’s targets women (47:00) Lara Bingle – Ten’s big reality hope (48:48)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
- 6/1/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Klick boss Kim McKay
Featuring Kim McKay, director of Klick Communications plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks and Colin Delaney (4mins, 58secs).
Klick Communications heads stateside (0:52) What the hell is ‘serendipity’? (4:57) The great underpants controversy (7:40) Is the Great Gatsby an Australian film? (13:52) Will the Fin’s app make up for its paywall missteps? (19:53) The challenges in turning people to apps (27:10) The Can’t teaser campaign? (29:36) Has The Voice peaked? (35:54)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
Featuring Kim McKay, director of Klick Communications plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks and Colin Delaney (4mins, 58secs).
Klick Communications heads stateside (0:52) What the hell is ‘serendipity’? (4:57) The great underpants controversy (7:40) Is the Great Gatsby an Australian film? (13:52) Will the Fin’s app make up for its paywall missteps? (19:53) The challenges in turning people to apps (27:10) The Can’t teaser campaign? (29:36) Has The Voice peaked? (35:54)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
- 5/25/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Rebekah Horne, Dmg’s chief digital officer plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Martin Lane and Colin Delaney (49mins, 42secs).
Dmg’S social-local-mobile play (0:53) How radio stations are becoming digital content creation companies (10:04) What happened to MySpace? (16:10) Who will win the music streaming battle? (19:57) Is there a gap in the market for a blogger agency? 22:50 Why did the TV networks ban GetUp? (30:34) Woolies’ little green blob (32:34) Droga’s big idea (35:07) TV ratings: Bikie Wars, debt collectors and did Dickieleaks scupper Celebrity Apprentice? (39:02) Are Australians quicker to adopt to smartphones? (47:37)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
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Dmg’S social-local-mobile play (0:53) How radio stations are becoming digital content creation companies (10:04) What happened to MySpace? (16:10) Who will win the music streaming battle? (19:57) Is there a gap in the market for a blogger agency? 22:50 Why did the TV networks ban GetUp? (30:34) Woolies’ little green blob (32:34) Droga’s big idea (35:07) TV ratings: Bikie Wars, debt collectors and did Dickieleaks scupper Celebrity Apprentice? (39:02) Are Australians quicker to adopt to smartphones? (47:37)
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- 5/18/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Mike Wilson, chairman of Naked Communication,s plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Cathie McGinn and Colin Delaney (50mins, 22secs).
1:18 The relaunch of Naked’s parent company Photon as Enero 6:05 Enero CEO Matt Melhuish on Naked’s positioning 11:30 Remember the Photon parties (and the stiletto marks on the boardroom table)? 13:08 The story behind Steal Banksy 22:24 Does the Blackberry Wake Up campaign have an out of date strategy? 28:04 Ethics of video blogging 37:15 Is there life left in Packed to the Rafters? 40:38 Implications of the Convergence Review 46:40 The Sapphires gets Cannes screening 48:59 This week’s box office
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1:18 The relaunch of Naked’s parent company Photon as Enero 6:05 Enero CEO Matt Melhuish on Naked’s positioning 11:30 Remember the Photon parties (and the stiletto marks on the boardroom table)? 13:08 The story behind Steal Banksy 22:24 Does the Blackberry Wake Up campaign have an out of date strategy? 28:04 Ethics of video blogging 37:15 Is there life left in Packed to the Rafters? 40:38 Implications of the Convergence Review 46:40 The Sapphires gets Cannes screening 48:59 This week’s box office
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- 5/4/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Andrew Jaspan in The Conversation's newsroom
Featuring The Conversation team; Editor Andrew Jaspan; commercial director Lisa Watts; managing editor Misha Ketchell, plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks, and Colin Delaney (44mins, 51secs).
The ethics of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s paid Kangaroo Island celebrity tweets The Conversation’s first year (6:16) How to keep six web developers busy (8:17) The new public service journalism (15:14) Funding The Conversation (16:16) The Conversation vs The Global Mail (19:32) Editing print vs editing online (24:24) What new skills do journos need at The Conversation? (37:00) Masterchef‘s sizzling sizzle reel (40:52) New opportunities for brand integration (42:18)
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Featuring The Conversation team; Editor Andrew Jaspan; commercial director Lisa Watts; managing editor Misha Ketchell, plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks, and Colin Delaney (44mins, 51secs).
The ethics of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s paid Kangaroo Island celebrity tweets The Conversation’s first year (6:16) How to keep six web developers busy (8:17) The new public service journalism (15:14) Funding The Conversation (16:16) The Conversation vs The Global Mail (19:32) Editing print vs editing online (24:24) What new skills do journos need at The Conversation? (37:00) Masterchef‘s sizzling sizzle reel (40:52) New opportunities for brand integration (42:18)
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- 4/27/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring John Petropoulos, MD of Miroma, former CEO of Mindshare, plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (53:50).
John Petropoulos former Mindshare boss, now MD of Miroma (1:10) The much misunderstood media barter system system (4:15) The changing media agency landscape (9:09) How the Herald Sun broke the Logies embargo (15:48) Stories from award night toilets (25:00) Sandilands called misogynist on his own network (27:00) Good Oil’s Michael Spiccia accepted to Cannes Film Festival and box office news (28:48) Dare Iced Coffee buys entire ad break (31:26) Asb okays the ‘unsanitary’ beer billboard (38:24) Harvey Norman punked with Qr codes (41:00) The Voice wipes floor with Agt (44:36) Nine’s ratings momentum picks up… (48:54) … despite Celebrity Apprentice’s slow start (50:31)
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John Petropoulos former Mindshare boss, now MD of Miroma (1:10) The much misunderstood media barter system system (4:15) The changing media agency landscape (9:09) How the Herald Sun broke the Logies embargo (15:48) Stories from award night toilets (25:00) Sandilands called misogynist on his own network (27:00) Good Oil’s Michael Spiccia accepted to Cannes Film Festival and box office news (28:48) Dare Iced Coffee buys entire ad break (31:26) Asb okays the ‘unsanitary’ beer billboard (38:24) Harvey Norman punked with Qr codes (41:00) The Voice wipes floor with Agt (44:36) Nine’s ratings momentum picks up… (48:54) … despite Celebrity Apprentice’s slow start (50:31)
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- 4/20/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Dan Ilic, comedian/writer/director, plus Mumbrella’s Robin Hicks, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (55:13).
Is there a formula to viral videos? (1:06) David Hicks shows his ‘crib’ (9:04) What’s so funny about Afghanistan (13:37) Ad agencies can f*ck right Off! (20:45) What Droga5 has brought to Woolies (23:33) Packed to the Rafters vs Hollywood (33:34) Kebabs aren’t just for drunks (39:00) Can train travel in Australia be sexy? (42:15) I’Robot director Alex Proyas returns to Oz after failed Paradise Lost attempt (45:30) Kieran Darcy Smith’s mindblowing Wish You Were Here (47:19) A Rational Fear’s Monorail Song (54:48)
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Is there a formula to viral videos? (1:06) David Hicks shows his ‘crib’ (9:04) What’s so funny about Afghanistan (13:37) Ad agencies can f*ck right Off! (20:45) What Droga5 has brought to Woolies (23:33) Packed to the Rafters vs Hollywood (33:34) Kebabs aren’t just for drunks (39:00) Can train travel in Australia be sexy? (42:15) I’Robot director Alex Proyas returns to Oz after failed Paradise Lost attempt (45:30) Kieran Darcy Smith’s mindblowing Wish You Were Here (47:19) A Rational Fear’s Monorail Song (54:48)
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- 4/13/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Bondi Hipsters Dom and Adrian (and their creators Christiaan Van Vuuren and Nick Boshier), plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (55:37).
The hipsters think they’re on FBi Radio (1:00) What’s next for the characters? (8:35) Boshier on BeachedAz and TV networks picking up online shows (12:53) The strategy behind hipsters for online and TV (14:18) Trent from Punchy to get a mocoumentary (21:33) Van Vuuren on his win at The Battle of Big Thinking (24:12) Acp’s Matt Stanton and magazine closures (27:53) A perfunctory metro radio ratings review (35:58) Epilepsy, Triple J and love song dedications (39:22) Acma vs The people vs Kyle Sandilands (41:14) Regulating the internet (48:10) Did Grill’d get grilled on social media? (51:22)
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The hipsters think they’re on FBi Radio (1:00) What’s next for the characters? (8:35) Boshier on BeachedAz and TV networks picking up online shows (12:53) The strategy behind hipsters for online and TV (14:18) Trent from Punchy to get a mocoumentary (21:33) Van Vuuren on his win at The Battle of Big Thinking (24:12) Acp’s Matt Stanton and magazine closures (27:53) A perfunctory metro radio ratings review (35:58) Epilepsy, Triple J and love song dedications (39:22) Acma vs The people vs Kyle Sandilands (41:14) Regulating the internet (48:10) Did Grill’d get grilled on social media? (51:22)
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- 3/30/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Robin Hicks, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (42:55).
What will Spotify to do the music market? (1:11) What does Ten’s appointment of a chief marketing officer mean? (10:00) Why are the outdoor firms all being sold? (15:11) The only way is Cronulla (18:22) Grand Prix revs up Ten’s ratings as Ytt gets bumped (21:42) Twitter vs Journalism at Mumbrella360 (23:54) Acp and Sbs tussle over TechLife (29:50) 21 Jump St’s big box office (31:57) John Carter, bad film, terrible loss for Disney (33:28) Deadbeat Dads wins MTV’s Optus One80 Project (34:51) How Fitzy & Wippa pranked Robin (38:10)
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What will Spotify to do the music market? (1:11) What does Ten’s appointment of a chief marketing officer mean? (10:00) Why are the outdoor firms all being sold? (15:11) The only way is Cronulla (18:22) Grand Prix revs up Ten’s ratings as Ytt gets bumped (21:42) Twitter vs Journalism at Mumbrella360 (23:54) Acp and Sbs tussle over TechLife (29:50) 21 Jump St’s big box office (31:57) John Carter, bad film, terrible loss for Disney (33:28) Deadbeat Dads wins MTV’s Optus One80 Project (34:51) How Fitzy & Wippa pranked Robin (38:10)
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- 3/23/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring James Hier, chief strategy officer of media agency Mec along with Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (44:43). Apologies for some dodgy sound levels, particularly at the beginning.
What’s new at Mec (1:05) How Naked Communications changed the media industry (4:00) The Australian reveals its first subscription stats (7:07) Should the Smh go online only? (18:48) Half a million burger fans seems so wrong (22:06) Elitist thrifty (25:14) Will Bondi Hipsters Dom and Adrian get to the Olympics? (26:02) Bob Katter’s homophobic attack ad on Campbell Newman (33:04) “Go Back” format sees abroad to ‘balance Australia’s cultural terms of trade’ (36:45) Why did Southern Cross CEO Rory Callaghan move to Shine? (40:12) Ten’s ratings rollercoaster (42:00)
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What’s new at Mec (1:05) How Naked Communications changed the media industry (4:00) The Australian reveals its first subscription stats (7:07) Should the Smh go online only? (18:48) Half a million burger fans seems so wrong (22:06) Elitist thrifty (25:14) Will Bondi Hipsters Dom and Adrian get to the Olympics? (26:02) Bob Katter’s homophobic attack ad on Campbell Newman (33:04) “Go Back” format sees abroad to ‘balance Australia’s cultural terms of trade’ (36:45) Why did Southern Cross CEO Rory Callaghan move to Shine? (40:12) Ten’s ratings rollercoaster (42:00)
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- 3/16/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Featuring former Austereo presenter and The Project field reporter Sam Mac, Mumbrella editor-in-chief Tim Burrowes, Mumbrella managing editor Robin Hicks and podcast producer Colin Delaney (56:25)
Sam Mac on the unsung panel operator, waking up at 3.47am, poking fun at Dools and why he doesn’t hate Perth (3:56) The genius of Conan O’Brien (16:32) Tim’s hypocrisy on social media fails (21:22) When Red Dog meets Snowtown (29:29) This week’s cinema box office (33:15) When ECDs’ have their URL’s taken hostage (36:13) How to create big radio ideas (37:58) Prisoner: how all convicts speak (42: 31) Why YouTube hasn’t killed Community TV (46:54) As the Herald Sun gets ready, will a paywall work on a tabloid? (51:57)
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Sam Mac on the unsung panel operator, waking up at 3.47am, poking fun at Dools and why he doesn’t hate Perth (3:56) The genius of Conan O’Brien (16:32) Tim’s hypocrisy on social media fails (21:22) When Red Dog meets Snowtown (29:29) This week’s cinema box office (33:15) When ECDs’ have their URL’s taken hostage (36:13) How to create big radio ideas (37:58) Prisoner: how all convicts speak (42: 31) Why YouTube hasn’t killed Community TV (46:54) As the Herald Sun gets ready, will a paywall work on a tabloid? (51:57)
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- 3/9/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The short-sighted idea of dropping TV networks’ local content quota obligations was put back on the agenda today with ad agency CEO Mat Baxter claiming the safety net can now be removed, because we’re all loving local content.
But Australian programs rating well, and the Australian TV industry thriving are completely different.
Despite the high ratings of Packed to the Rafters and The X Factor, what is the likelihood commercial programmers would keep investing in Australian shows? Slim, considering Fta industry body Free TV’s two cents to the convergence review was a request to ease local content rules. It doesn’t fill me with confidence that they’d keep investing.
To buy a pre-packaged program from the Us can be one-tenth the price of making something local, so it’s just straight business sense for programmers to buy internationally.
Cast your remote, Mat, to Eleven, Gem or 7Mate...
But Australian programs rating well, and the Australian TV industry thriving are completely different.
Despite the high ratings of Packed to the Rafters and The X Factor, what is the likelihood commercial programmers would keep investing in Australian shows? Slim, considering Fta industry body Free TV’s two cents to the convergence review was a request to ease local content rules. It doesn’t fill me with confidence that they’d keep investing.
To buy a pre-packaged program from the Us can be one-tenth the price of making something local, so it’s just straight business sense for programmers to buy internationally.
Cast your remote, Mat, to Eleven, Gem or 7Mate...
- 10/17/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
All independent filmmakers dream of seeing their film on the big screen. Seeing it appear on a pirate site first can mean financial death. However, becoming a ‘Filmmaker2.0’ will arm a director or producer against pirates, to turn a torrent into a revenue stream. Colin Delaney reports.
It’s the 21 Century filmmaker’s worst nightmare. Online piracy is costing the global industry billions of dollars. According to a recent report the Australian screen industry is worth $6.1B and supports 48,667 jobs. While this number is up by 5.1% since 2006-07, a study on behalf of the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (Afact) showed that $1.37B in revenue was lost across the entire Australian economy due to movie and TV piracy while 6,100 jobs were forgone in 2010.
Filmmakers these days are well aware of the importance of protecting themselves against piracy before their film’s life has run its course but it only takes...
It’s the 21 Century filmmaker’s worst nightmare. Online piracy is costing the global industry billions of dollars. According to a recent report the Australian screen industry is worth $6.1B and supports 48,667 jobs. While this number is up by 5.1% since 2006-07, a study on behalf of the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (Afact) showed that $1.37B in revenue was lost across the entire Australian economy due to movie and TV piracy while 6,100 jobs were forgone in 2010.
Filmmakers these days are well aware of the importance of protecting themselves against piracy before their film’s life has run its course but it only takes...
- 10/14/2011
- by Tim Burrowes
- Encore Magazine
For 15 days in 2006, the world watched the Beaconsfield mine disaster unfold in the media. This time, the team behind Beaconsfield: The Telemovie go 925 metres below the surface to truly reveal the claustrophobic terror. Colin Delaney goes on location, to the coalface.
Entering the site, it’s pitch black and damp. Small white spotlights illuminate the darkness but only so far. Moving closer to the source it’s clear – the lights are headlamps on the workers, also dressed in day-glo vests. It’s ‘safety first’ down here and just as a mine should feel, but Encore is on a film set.
In a large abandoned warehouse in Yarraville, Melbourne all the light has been shut out. Once the eyes adjust it’s evident it’s no longer a factory. In the centre of the shed is a long and high timber framework with scaffold and black fabric draped around it...
Entering the site, it’s pitch black and damp. Small white spotlights illuminate the darkness but only so far. Moving closer to the source it’s clear – the lights are headlamps on the workers, also dressed in day-glo vests. It’s ‘safety first’ down here and just as a mine should feel, but Encore is on a film set.
In a large abandoned warehouse in Yarraville, Melbourne all the light has been shut out. Once the eyes adjust it’s evident it’s no longer a factory. In the centre of the shed is a long and high timber framework with scaffold and black fabric draped around it...
- 10/11/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Hunting the mythical existence of an animal declared extinct, the filmic adaptation of Julia Leigh’s novel, The Hunter sees Willem Dafoe turn in a tense performance while showing off Tasmania’s striking landscape. Colin Delaney spoke with director Daniel Nettheim and producer Vincent Sheehan.
Set in the wilds of Tasmania, The Hunter follows the covert operation of an international mercenary on the trail of the extinct-turned-mythical Tasmanian tiger. Played tempered yet tense by Willem Dafoe, Martin David is the mysterious hunter, under the guise as a university researcher, seeking the animal for its paralysing poison to use in bio-weaponry.
Based on a novel by Julia Leigh published in 1999, the reclusive tiger represents a catalyst for hope and change. The aging David seeks redemption out of his kill. Lucy, the hillbilly single mother (Frances O’Connor) of two who David stays with, sees a new father-figure for her children, while...
Set in the wilds of Tasmania, The Hunter follows the covert operation of an international mercenary on the trail of the extinct-turned-mythical Tasmanian tiger. Played tempered yet tense by Willem Dafoe, Martin David is the mysterious hunter, under the guise as a university researcher, seeking the animal for its paralysing poison to use in bio-weaponry.
Based on a novel by Julia Leigh published in 1999, the reclusive tiger represents a catalyst for hope and change. The aging David seeks redemption out of his kill. Lucy, the hillbilly single mother (Frances O’Connor) of two who David stays with, sees a new father-figure for her children, while...
- 10/7/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Filmed on the Gold Coast, Steven Spielberg’s latest TV offering, Terra Nova is the most expensive show ever made. It goes to air in Australia this weekend.
Between floods, inflation and fired staff, the production has had as many dramas off screen as on.
Confidence was suitably high for Fox when the bankable Spielberg wanted to tell a story that blended an apocalyptic future with time travel and dinosaurs. Spielberg was in his element.
It began strongly. Fox, rather than commissioning just a pilot, went ahead and commissioned an entire 13 episodes. Emmy-winning director/producer Jon Cassar (24), is one of a multitude of executive producers on Terra Nova. He says it was a smart thing to do on Fox’s behalf. “When you’re making a sci-fi show you don’t just find a set, you have to build it and if you’re going to the expense of building...
Between floods, inflation and fired staff, the production has had as many dramas off screen as on.
Confidence was suitably high for Fox when the bankable Spielberg wanted to tell a story that blended an apocalyptic future with time travel and dinosaurs. Spielberg was in his element.
It began strongly. Fox, rather than commissioning just a pilot, went ahead and commissioned an entire 13 episodes. Emmy-winning director/producer Jon Cassar (24), is one of a multitude of executive producers on Terra Nova. He says it was a smart thing to do on Fox’s behalf. “When you’re making a sci-fi show you don’t just find a set, you have to build it and if you’re going to the expense of building...
- 9/30/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Whether it’s Nrl, Afl or a cooking contest, everyone loves to watch ‘the big match’. Colin Delaney goes on location to meet the unsung heroes of the outdoor broadcast team.
It’s the grand final and all events of the past winter have led to the next two hours. A nation’s eyes are tuned into the green pitch. True fans wear their team’s colours while the rest of the country have decided on which side they hate the least.
Football finals are upon us, and unless you’re lucky enough to hold tickets to the stadium, you’ll be watching the big game on the telly. You’ll hope your footy team to triumph but you’ll expect the outdoor broadcast team to deliver.
A month earlier in late August, as players arrive off the bus and file into their locker rooms before Monday Night Football, the...
It’s the grand final and all events of the past winter have led to the next two hours. A nation’s eyes are tuned into the green pitch. True fans wear their team’s colours while the rest of the country have decided on which side they hate the least.
Football finals are upon us, and unless you’re lucky enough to hold tickets to the stadium, you’ll be watching the big game on the telly. You’ll hope your footy team to triumph but you’ll expect the outdoor broadcast team to deliver.
A month earlier in late August, as players arrive off the bus and file into their locker rooms before Monday Night Football, the...
- 9/30/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Big Mamma’s Boy’s Matteo Bruno and Franco Di Chiera had the challenge of marketing a rom-com set in Melbourne’s Italian community two ways, to the cultural minority and the mass majority. Colin Delaney reports.
“For me it’s a romantic comedy and that’s it,” says Franco Di Chiera, director of Big Mamma’s Boy about an Italian-Australian career man by day, jazz singer by night who falls for a non-Italian girl, while still living with his mother.
Yet, despite the fact the film is a rom-com at heart, Di Chiera, producer Matteo Bruno and lead actor/writer Frank Lotito are well aware Big Mamma’s Boy could easily be passed off as another Australian ‘wog story’.
And what would be wrong with that? Comedies about the ‘wog’, be them Italian, Greek or any other wonderful ethnicity slapped with that all-encompassing title have been widely successful across...
“For me it’s a romantic comedy and that’s it,” says Franco Di Chiera, director of Big Mamma’s Boy about an Italian-Australian career man by day, jazz singer by night who falls for a non-Italian girl, while still living with his mother.
Yet, despite the fact the film is a rom-com at heart, Di Chiera, producer Matteo Bruno and lead actor/writer Frank Lotito are well aware Big Mamma’s Boy could easily be passed off as another Australian ‘wog story’.
And what would be wrong with that? Comedies about the ‘wog’, be them Italian, Greek or any other wonderful ethnicity slapped with that all-encompassing title have been widely successful across...
- 7/29/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
For the fourth series of Underbelly, we’re taken back to the mean streets of the 1920-30s when Darlinghurst was nicknamed ‘Razorhurst’ and two women ruled the streets. Colin Delaney steps back in time.
It wasn’t too hard to make Sydney’s Eveleigh St. terraces and Redfern’s infamous ‘block’ look run down and dilapidated. But build a couple of extra facades, roll in some beautiful old cars, bring in a few kids with grubby faces plus a few loitering, rugged old chaps and you’re thrown back to Darlinghurst in the hell-raising ‘20s. Gentrification has taken a turn for the worse: this is Underbelly: Razor.
This new Underbelly series is the true story set in the 1920s and ‘30s when madams Kate Leigh (Danielle Cormack) and Tilly Divine (Chelsie Preston Crayford) were bitter rivals and running all types of the vice on the streets of Sydney.
Encore...
It wasn’t too hard to make Sydney’s Eveleigh St. terraces and Redfern’s infamous ‘block’ look run down and dilapidated. But build a couple of extra facades, roll in some beautiful old cars, bring in a few kids with grubby faces plus a few loitering, rugged old chaps and you’re thrown back to Darlinghurst in the hell-raising ‘20s. Gentrification has taken a turn for the worse: this is Underbelly: Razor.
This new Underbelly series is the true story set in the 1920s and ‘30s when madams Kate Leigh (Danielle Cormack) and Tilly Divine (Chelsie Preston Crayford) were bitter rivals and running all types of the vice on the streets of Sydney.
Encore...
- 7/26/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
In this year’s Encore Power 50 list VFX company Rising Sun Pictures’ CEO Michael Taylor placed 38 courtesy of Hollywood blockbusting clients. Taylor tells Colin Delaney how thinking smaller will see him and Rsp climb the extra 37 rungs.
Harry Potter boards his broomstick and flies onto our screens for the final time this month, as the second installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes to life. However, Potter’s wand-wielding is a mere parlour-trick compared to the true magic behind the films, which are in part, courtesy of Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures. Though a long way from Hogwarts, they’ve had a hand in all the last five Harry Potters.
Rising Sun’s relatively new CEO (as of early 2010) Michael Taylor can’t talk too much about the work they did on the final instalment of Deathly Hallows, except that it was a large body of work, of...
Harry Potter boards his broomstick and flies onto our screens for the final time this month, as the second installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes to life. However, Potter’s wand-wielding is a mere parlour-trick compared to the true magic behind the films, which are in part, courtesy of Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures. Though a long way from Hogwarts, they’ve had a hand in all the last five Harry Potters.
Rising Sun’s relatively new CEO (as of early 2010) Michael Taylor can’t talk too much about the work they did on the final instalment of Deathly Hallows, except that it was a large body of work, of...
- 7/13/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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